Duke Pesta on Common Core – Six Years Later

Published on Mar 7, 2016
On March 2, 2016 Dr. Duke Pesta spoke on the dangers of Common Core and discussed the new federal law “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA).

No doubt one of the most outspoken critic of the Common Core State Standards, Dr. Pesta exposes the origins and dangers of the Common Core scheme. Through his and other's efforts, people are beginning to fight back on behalf of their children. From this video, you will learn about the government's overreach, its concealment and outright lies that drive Common Core.

Throughout his presentation, Dr. Pesta discusses the current state of the fight, identifies new threats and updates us on the current condition of public education in America. With over 450 talks in 40 states behind him, he offers his perspective on the best ways to push back against this ploy to manipulate the heart and minds of our children.

Dr. Duke Pesta received his M.A. in Renaissance Literature from John Carroll University and his Ph.D. in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature from Purdue University. He has taught at major research institutions and small liberal arts colleges and currently is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and the Academic Director of Freedom Project Education.

This event was held at the Yorba Linda First Baptist Church in Yorba Linda, CA. and was sponsored by the Faithful Christian Servants, Adelphia Classical Christian Academy and Reclaim Public Education.